Quiet Tasting Stops: Dida's Distillery and Rogers Ford
Grape-based spirits in Huntly and a small farm winery in Sumerduck, both on short weekend-leaning hours
Two quieter Piedmont tasting stops are worth a November drive: Dida's Distillery in Huntly, which makes vodka, gin and brandy entirely from grapes, and Rogers Ford Farm Winery in Sumerduck, a small farm winery near the Rappahannock River. Both keep short weekend-leaning hours, so a little planning goes a long way.
Quick Facts
- Dida's Distillery: 14437 Hume Road, Huntly; open Thursday to Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Rogers Ford Farm Winery: 14674 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck; open Saturday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Season: November, 2026
Dida's Distillery, Huntly
Dida's Distillery is a craft distillery making 100% grape-based spirits, which is an unusual premise in whiskey-leaning country. The lineup includes grape-based brandy, vodka and gin, plus a barrel-aged gin and a cinnamon vodka. Tastings and cocktails are both on offer, so you can sample neat or see how the spirits behave in a glass.
The distillery lists hours of Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, closed Monday through Wednesday. Its Google rating is 4.4. Our data shows no recent social activity, so call (540) 551-8141 before you go to confirm it is pouring that day.
What to try: start with the barrel-aged gin and the brandy, then finish with the cinnamon vodka if you want something warming for a cold afternoon.
Rogers Ford Farm Winery, Sumerduck
Rogers Ford Farm Winery is a small farm winery at 14674 Rogers Ford Road, in the rural south of Fauquier County near the Rappahannock River. Its listing shows weekend hours only: Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, closed the rest of the week. The Google rating is 4.5.
Detailed tasting notes and pricing are not in our data, so treat this as a stop to confirm by phone at (540) 439-3707 or through its website before you commit a drive.
Pairing the Two
The two are in different counties, so this is better as two separate outings than a single day. A Sunday works well for either, since both list Sunday afternoon hours. If you want a farm-table counterpoint on a Fauquier day, The Whole Ox in Marshall sells prepared foods, charcuterie and local cheese for a picnic or a rented-house dinner.
Planning Your Visit
Dida's Distillery
- Address: 14437 Hume Road, Huntly, VA 22640
- Hours: Thursday to Sunday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM; closed Monday to Wednesday
- Phone: (540) 551-8141
- Website: didasdistillery.com
Rogers Ford Farm Winery
- Address: 14674 Rogers Ford Road, Sumerduck, VA
- Hours: Saturday 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM; Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM; closed Monday to Friday
- Phone: (540) 439-3707
- Website: rogersfordwine.com
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Sources
Reporting drew on sources available for these places:
- Dida's Distillery — venue signals
- Rogers Ford Farm Winery — venue signals
- The Whole Ox — venue signals
Frequently asked questions
What are the hours at Dida's Distillery in Huntly, VA?
Dida's Distillery lists hours of Thursday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM and is closed Monday through Wednesday. Call (540) 551-8141 to confirm before visiting.
What does Dida's Distillery make?
Dida's makes grape-based brandy, vodka and gin, plus a barrel-aged gin and a cinnamon vodka. It offers tastings and cocktails.
When is Rogers Ford Farm Winery open?
Rogers Ford Farm Winery lists Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM and Sunday from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, closed Monday through Friday.
Where is Rogers Ford Farm Winery?
Rogers Ford Farm Winery is at 14674 Rogers Ford Road in Sumerduck, in the rural south of Fauquier County near the Rappahannock River.
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